Squirrels Nest HDC-FL13-9 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #665E49, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cardamom from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #665E49 · HDC-FL13-9
Squirrels Nest
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Squirrels Nest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Squirrels Nest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSquirrels Nest
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallCardamom
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Pine Cone
PPG
Nearly identical
Roam Wild
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Nettle
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Amazon Silt
Valspar
Very similar
Hannover Hills
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Jungle Cover
Vista Paint
Very similar
Durango
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tea Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Beige Grey
RAL
Very similar
Gunmetal Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Squirrels Nest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Squirrels Nest
#665E49
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D885A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Squirrels Nest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Squirrels Nest Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Squirrels Nest.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Squirrels Nest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Squirrels Nest have?
Squirrels Nest by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Squirrels Nest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Squirrels Nest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Squirrels Nest are Cardamom by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Pine Cone by PPG (a near-identical match), Roam Wild by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Squirrels Nest's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Squirrels Nest?
Squirrels Nest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Squirrels Nest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.